The majority of soft robots today rely on external power and control, keeping them tethered to off-board systems or rigged with hard components. Now, researchers from Harvard and Caltech have developed soft…
Wearable sensors detect what’s in your sweat
A team of scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, is developing wearable skin sensors that can detect what’s in your sweat. They hope that one day, monitoring perspiration could bypass the…
The brain inspires a new type of artificial intelligence
Machine learning was introduced 70 years ago. It is based on the operation of our brain. Using the speed of modern computers and large data sets, deep learning algorithms have recently produced…
This designer clothing lets users turn on electronics while turning away bacteria
New rainproof, stainproof technology turns clothing into self-powered remotes Purdue University researchers have developed a new fabric innovation that allows wearers to control electronic devices through clothing. It is the first time…
Scientists create multifunctional ultra-thin wearable HMI Device
Wearable human-machine interfaces (HMI) devices can collect and store important health information about the wearer. They have benefited from advances in electronics, materials and mechanical designs. But current models still can be…